Stephkells21
New Born Pup
Hi everyone, I'm brand new to this site so not sure I'm posting this in the right place! I just really need to discuss this issue.
I have two GPs, both boys, Teddy and Sausage. Sausage had an accident on Wednesday where he jumped from my friends' hands as she was putting him on the floor. Sausage let out an almighty squeal that has been playing in my ears ever since.
Immediately he was unable to use his back legs, just dragged them behind him
I phoned the vet straight away but whilst I was on the phone he started walking again. He seemed perfectly fine, happy and was using both back legs as normal. I decided to watch and wait. That evening he was running up and down the ramp in their cage, eating and drinking with no problems. The next morning however, he was dragging his back legs again! I took him to the vet who told me it looks like he's damaged his spine and he should be put to sleep! When I told her that Sausage had been using his legs perfectly after the accident she gave him until friday (today) to show improvement. She also gave me some NSAIDs to give him to see if it would help. Now, Sausage is showing me good signs! He started crawling with his back knees on weds and now he is walking on his toes. He is starting to pull his back legs underneath him again when in a sitting position. The only time sausage seemed unhappy is when he was separated from Teddy to check he was able to go to the toilet properly. He's eating, drinking, peeing, pooing, playing and getting around in his own little way. I am not having him put to sleep whilst he is happy and still has a good quality of life.
Has anyone seen a GP recover from hind leg paralysis? Do you think I am doing the right thing? Sorry for the mega long post! I will be so grateful for any replies x
I have two GPs, both boys, Teddy and Sausage. Sausage had an accident on Wednesday where he jumped from my friends' hands as she was putting him on the floor. Sausage let out an almighty squeal that has been playing in my ears ever since.
Immediately he was unable to use his back legs, just dragged them behind him

Has anyone seen a GP recover from hind leg paralysis? Do you think I am doing the right thing? Sorry for the mega long post! I will be so grateful for any replies x